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Loose Lay
Lay the artificial grass out and trim to size. It will stay flat by its own weight on any flat even surface.

Aqua Bond Adhesive
Lay and cut the artificial grass as above but instead of leaving it loose, use our Aqua Bond Adhesive to stick it to any clean smooth surface. This will prevent strong winds lifting the corners of the artificial grass.

Decking
If the surface to be covered will accommodate stapling such as exterior ply or decking, use a staple gun or tack/nail it directly to the wood. This will prevent strong winds lifting the corners of the grass.

Concrete/ Patio Base

Preparation
Make sure that the surface to be covered is clean and smooth ready to receive the artificial grass. A self-levelling compound available from any DIY store or alternatively wet cement troweled out can remove surface imperfections, that may show through to the top surface especially on thinner pile height products.

Acclimatising
Lay the artificial grass on to the clean/level area to be covered. Allow approximately 50mm of artificial grass to trim off to make that perfect edge i.e. in doorways or up a wall. Leave for around 1 to 2 days to settle. This helps stop any wrinkling or creasing occurring.

Trimming
Cut and trim your artificial grass, using a sharp Stanley knife making sure there are no gaps between walls and grass.

Preparation
All grass should be removed using either a turf cutter or dug by hand with a garden fork and spade. The latter can be extremely hard work and time consuming, this should be taken into account. Turf cutters can be hired for between £50-£80 locally and are simple to use, most gardens turf could be removed in an hour or two maximum. All turf should be removed at a depth of about 10 cm to ensure no regrowth or slumping of soil.

You should then compact the ground, using a vibrating plate which can be hired at an equipment hire centre but for smaller areas something as simple as the back of a shovel will do the job. This is also the case if it is a soil or sand base when you start the preparation. If you do not already have a sand or mot surface, we recommend you now cover the area with between 2 to 5 cm of sand, This should be raked and levelled as your final surface will be a mirror of however smooth and flat this now is. A slight gradient should be allowed for for water drainage, though this should of naturally been in place before hand.

Now go over once more with a vibrating plate (Whacker plate more formally known) and any final imperfections a loose layer of sand or raking will erase. We personally recommend the ground still having a weed barrier as we expect your grass to be in place for 15 or 20 years, so maximum prevention of weed is worthwhile. Peg down the weed barrier using galvanised nails, tent pegs or something similar.

Our dense tufted grasses which require no sand filling can be finished in a manner of ways to gain tension. It can be buried under soil or paving slabs that it will be running into. Or by fixing a timber tantalised edge located in the ground, by wooden pegs. If you screw one 200mm peg every 1500mm to your tantalised timber and hammer this in around the edging, this creates a perfect edge for the grass to be finished and invisibly nailed to. This is recommended on at least one of your four sides, though can be added at a later date if any movement occurs.

Acclimatising
Lay the artificial grass on top of the weed barrier (as opposed to dragging it across the weed barrier). Allow around 60mm of artificial grass to trim off around edges to make a perfect finish. We recommend you leave the grass for at least 4 hours if you are not using a carpet stretcher or similar tool to tension any creases or bumps may have to be left for up to 48 hours to settle. This
will also help stop any wrinkling or creasing from occurring.

Trimming
If any creases still remain pull the grass by hand and spike using a tent peg, long galvanised nails or wooden bbq skewers and repeat the opposite side if necessary then cut and trim your artificial grass, using a sharp Stanley knife ensuring there are no gaps between walls and grass. Always use sharp blades. The spikes used can be removed once settled or knocked in so they will be invisible though still securing.

Joining
For best results use our Aqua Bond Adhesive and Joining Tape. This will give you perfect grade joins between sections of artificial grass on any surface.

If you require any further help or advice,
please call Rob on 07973 258615

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Thankyou so much for transforming what was once a dull dreary concrete area which we had no idea what to do with, to a lush and no maintenance just pretty space, love it thanksMrs Cobden, Brighton

I don't know how to thank you enough, our children now play outside with no fear of them falling over and hurting themselves, and no more mess being brought inside, and all that worry about the dogs, they love it too, and don't eat it lolJenny & Michael, Eastbourne

Just a short note to say, a big thankyou to the guys who worked on our garden, it was a pleasure having them here. And thankyou very much for making sure all our pathways and drive were also left spotless, we will be recommending you to all our friendsBernard & Joan, Saltdean

After re-turfing our garden with the hardiest grass we could find, we found that within two years our lawn still became patchy and worn. The areas where our children played and the more shady areas were bereft of any grass. Coupled with the dry summers we were having it became an eye-sore and we felt ashamed when people came to visit in the summer for BBQ's etc. We contacted Firstclassgrass who were very helpful, informative and more than happy to come out, measure up and give advice. Instantly we liked the product and were really excited to have it fitted. The process took around two days and now the transformation is unbelievable. We have two sons who are constantly playing football and it remains as good as the day it was fitted and that was over six months ago. The drainage is amazing and our children can play on it after a downpour without bringing in any mud! It is now a pleasure to sit and relax in our garden and on a huge plus side there is no maintenance. Thank-you Firstclassgrass.Bob, Lancing

Simply gorgeous, thank you to all the team at firstclassgrassBen and Mandy,

The fitters were so very polite, helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Emma was very good and gave us lots of information before we made the fitting date.. very impressed, always nice to go with a local company.. Well doneAndrew & Zoe , Shoreham

We were a little apprehensive about artificial grass initially,until we saw the samples of the grass, we went for Jubilee, it is unbelievable, truly.. this product has come so far since the old astro turf. Not only has our garden been transformed into a safe place for our children to play but also a lovely relaxing garden for us to sit in and enjoy without the need for a mower, strimmer.. its just wonderful.. thank you so very much for all your hard workJen & Don and the children, Brighton

My dog now has a new lease of life.. he is allowed in the garden now, simply because he will not bring in dirt, mud and anything else undesirable. He absolutely loves it... and so do I thankyouJane , Saltdean

My husband and I were at the end of our tether with our garden, the grass was just dying, nothing could save it and I hated sitting in the garden in the summer. I was a little sceptical about having artificial grass, but how wrong was I, I never realised how many different types, grades, colours were available, its totally amazing and it looks so very life like. I would just like to thank Firstclassgrass for a very professional service, well done you..Mr & Mrs White, Brighton

I contacted firstclassgrass as I have a dog who was slowly destroying my back garden, I wasn't sure whether it would be suitable but couldn't see any harm in asking. Initially I spoke with Emma in Admin, who was most helpful and gave her opinion on the grass most suitable for me, I arranged a site visit and was shown samples, after this I was sent a very comprehensive quotation. I was so very taken with the product and how professional this company was I made an appointment for fitting. I was given updates on when the skip would arrive and would be taken, when the workman would arrive, everything flowed so very well and I was most impressed. I would strongly recommend..Mr Sowden, Worthing

I am an elderly lady who lives on her own, my once lovely garden is now to hard for me to manage and so my son suggested artificial grass and a company off of checkatrade. I wasn't sure to be honest but once I phoned Firstclassgrass and spoke with Emma in Admin she increased my confidence, a site visit was booked, it was lovely as there was no hard sell, professional opinions were given by the fitter, he was open and honest and extremely friendly, I felt so comfortable having him in my home. I made the decision to have the grass fitted, and I would never look back it looks beautiful and it comes with a 15-20 year life expectancy, well you cant ask for more than that can you.Mrs Edwards, Saltdean